OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 13 major oil-producing nations. OPEC's objective is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its member countries, in order to ensure stable oil markets and secure an efficient supply of petroleum to consumers.
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